The Nashville Sound
His new album with the 400 Unit feels a little one-note, but Jason Isbell can still rouse with an anthem show off his gritty country and even breezy pop skills.
Jason Isbell took solo credit on his breakthrough albums Southeastern (2013) and Something More Than Free (2015), while 2017's The Nashville Sound is credited to Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
Jason Isbell's The Nashville Sound suggests there's a new weight of responsibility on the artist's shoulders, which doesn't necessarily add up to his best material.
It's been a decade since Jason Isbell left the Drive-By Truckers amid addiction struggles and an imploding marriage. One of the most promisi...
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The album is convincing evidence that the Nashville sound can and should encompass more than just country.